Outdoors

Groundbreaking held for Velvet-Wood mine

by David Boyle News Director A groundbreaking for a uranium mine reopening in Lisbon Valley was held on November 6. Canadian-based Anfield Energy is moving forward on the building of its Velvet-Wood mines in Lisbon Valley. Anfield Energy Director Joshua Bleak spoke with Redrock92.7 FM ahead of the...

Fish illegally introduced into Loyds Lake sometime this year

After discovering an illegal fish introduction this year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is again reminding Utahns that it’s both harmful and illegal to move sportfish you’ve caught from one waterbody to another, to dump unwanted pet fish into local ponds, or to use live bait fish....

Horse owners should vaccinate for West Nile Virus

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) urges all horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus (WNV) following confirmed cases across the state. To date, horses in the following 11 counties have tested positive for WNV: including San Juan (1 case), Utah (5), Box Elder...

Charges filed against man for Deer Creek fire

by David Boyle News Director Charges have been filed in connection to the start of the Deer Creek Fire, which burned 17,724 acres this summer in the Old La Sal area. In an October 3 statement, San Juan County Sheriff Lehi Lacy said “We will hold individuals accountable when their actions put lives...

Rains finally arrive, bring soaking storm

by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor Rains have finally arrived in San Juan County, at the end of a summer in which the annual monsoon season never fully materialized. Area residents are hoping that a few days of rain will extend into a late – but much appreciated – rainy season. After a long dry...

Utah is home to 18 confirmed bat species. An upcoming event in Moab will give you an opportunity to see them up close. Photo courtesy Division of Wildlife Services

Want to see bats in the wild? Attend a viewing event in Moab

Utah is home to 18 confirmed bat species, and an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) event will give you the opportunity to learn more about them and to possibly see bats up close. Bats are unique in that they are the only mammals capable of true flight. They live throughout the...

Lake Powell water level may close Halls ramp

Seasonal water level changes at Lake Powell are becoming more pronounced as forecasts from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) project continued declines through the next several months. Lake level changes will influence the functionality of all launch ramps. The lake water elevation is currently 29...

Fishing season is on

Aaron Keith, Jr. proudly displays a pike he caught during a recent fishing visit to Recapture Reservoir in Blanding. There are numerous places in southeastern Utah where you can snag your next big catch. Visit the Division of Wildlife Resources fishing page at dwrapps.utah.gov/fishing/fStart for...

Quagga mussels at Wahweap Marina in Lake Powell. Jordan Nielson photo

More than 10K boats inspected

Over 10K boats were inspected for aquatic invasive species during the busy Fourth of July weekend. The main goal is to prevent quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species from Lake Powell and infested reservoirs outside of the state from spreading to other waterbodies in Utah. Statewide,...

A traditional mountain bike and an E-bike on a local slickrock trail. Courtesy photo

BLM seeks input on pedal assist e-bikes on designated trails

Bureau of Land Management officials are considering the use of Class 1 (pedal assist) e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails within the Moab Field Office. They are inviting input from the public. The 30-day public comment period will begin today, June 30, and end July 30. Comments may be...